North America
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Most birth defect causes unknown
Medicine urgently needs a better understanding of the causes of birth defects, researchers say today. Read more
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Chocolate linked to reduced AF risk
There is some evidence that consuming small amounts of chocolate may be linked to a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers say today. Read more
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Scientists announce blood stem cell "breakthrough"
Scientists have found a way to create "abundant, fully functioning" haematopoietic stem cells, it was announced last night. Read more
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Little clinical benefit’ for vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements provide little clinical benefit for older adults, unless they have a significant deficiency, a new report has revealed. Read more
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Panel rejects arthroscopy
Very few patients with degenerative knee disease can benefit from arthroscopic procedures, experts say today. Read more
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Heart risk from popular painkillers
All non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may carry an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction, researchers say today. Read more
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Gluten-heart link examined
There is no evidence that high gluten intake among non-celiac people is linked to heart disease, researchers say today. Read more
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Space medicine textbook plan
British experts are planning to compile a medical textbook for space medicine. Read more
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Mitral regurgitation guidelines updated
US experts today released new guidelines on the management of ischaemic mitral regurgitation. Read more
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Extended antibiotic use linked to bowel cancer
Taking antibiotics for a long period in early to middle life could increase the risk of developing bowel cancer, researchers say today. Read more